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Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: madk on June 06, 2006, 01:00:56 am

Title: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: madk on June 06, 2006, 01:00:56 am
I just had to toss some photos of my cab.   After 3 failed attempts at getting my plexi cut I finally have 1 piece cut and most of the controls installed.  I just had to post some pic to show off my minor success vs plexi.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/madk/2.jpg)

I still have to get plexi for the front portion of the control panel.  I made up some more artwork that goes there but I miscut that piece as well. :( I hate plexi.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/madk/Picture001.jpg)

Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: vrf on June 06, 2006, 02:35:47 am
Nice work, although I think this might have been better suited for the project announcements forum.

I like the simple graphics on the CPO. What font is that?
Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: madk on June 06, 2006, 12:59:49 pm
I just used the system font and blew it up really big to get the pixalized effect.  I was going for the sleek retro look.  Nothing fancy about it but it looks amazing in person.  I'm actually thinking about designing CPs for peeps if they are interested .  I have fun making these things.
Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: leapinlew on June 06, 2006, 03:12:00 pm
Is the joystick in the middle a 4 way? The arrow graphics sort of indicate it's an 8 way.
Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: madk on June 06, 2006, 05:53:05 pm
Is the joystick in the middle a 4 way? The arrow graphics sort of indicate it's an 8 way.

Yeah it is definately a 4-way.  The panel just looked to empty with just the 4 arrows.  Hopefully those who use my cab will not need those arrows to know how to use the stick. ha..if they do I will probably not let them touch it.
Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: Crafty on June 07, 2006, 03:08:14 am
You only went with four player buttons each ?

Just curious as to why.
Title: Re: WIP - MAME Retro Cab
Post by: madk on June 07, 2006, 03:25:44 pm
I've got a vertical monitor in there and not many vert games needs 4+ buttons.  I'll be saving the 6-7 button setup for my next cab. :)